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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,409.52, 53,075.40 and 12,018.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,409.52, 53,075.40 and 12,018.34 is: 18,014.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,409.52 : 53,075.40 = 12,018.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,409.52/53,075.40 = 12,018.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,409.52x = 53,075.40 × 12,018.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,409.52x = 637,878,202.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,878,202.84/35,409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,014.31

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